When I was reading Junji Ito's No longer human, at some point we all may relate to some of the things but I found it way too alarming when I was reading the chapters about Clowning myself, Considering it being Socially interactive, for most years of my teen life was spent engaging people onto myself either into a likeable or probably an idiotic person
It was absolutely brilliant and probably my favourite adaption of original work. The most suprising and mind blowing thing came to me at the end and if you know you know why you then had to turn to very first pages again
Best iteration of No Longer Human by far I wonder if the boards meeting was like “this is very unsettling book, I wonder who could have most deranged vision to illustrate it best….., wait we got that person right?”
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧠 Understanding the Importance of Mental Health in "No Longer Human" - The primary message is the importance of seeking help for mental health issues. - The video emphasizes that this message takes precedence over discussing Junji Ito's work. - Mental health and its significance are central themes. 01:08 👤 Exploring the Themes of Alienation and Identity in "No Longer Human" - Discusses how Dazai's original work explores the human mind and the author's own mental struggles. - Highlights the relatability of the story for those who feel alienated from society. - Explores the complex relationship between Yozo and his own masculinity. 03:01 🔄 The Fluidity of Identity in "No Longer Human" - Explores the idea that Yozo's self-identity is ever-changing and malleable. - Contrasts Yozo's internal perception of self with how others see him. - Discusses the concept of multiple versions of the self within the story. 05:19 😱 Junji Ito's Unique Adaptation of "No Longer Human" - Analyzes how Junji Ito's adaptation differs from the original text. - Highlights Ito's ability to transform the story into something weirder and more horrifying. - Discusses how Ito's adaptation changes the way humanity is portrayed. 07:32 🤡 The Concept of Clowning in "No Longer Human" - Explores the idea of "clowning" and how it applies to the characters in the story. - Discusses Takaichi's role in highlighting the concept of clowning. - Emphasizes the interconnectedness of the characters in Ito's adaptation. 09:09 🌟 Expanding the Tragedy in Junji Ito's "No Longer Human" - Compares the tragic outcomes of characters in Ito's adaptation with the original text. - Discusses how Ito's adaptation challenges the idealized concept of humanity. - Highlights the thought-provoking nature of Ito's adaptation. 11:07 📚 The Success of Junji Ito's "No Longer Human" Adaptation - Reflects on the challenges of adapting a beloved novel. - Discusses how Ito's adaptation respects the original while creating something new. - Concludes with a recommendation to explore both the original and the adaptation. Made with HARPA AI
